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Leander Liberty Hill Edition VOLUME 2, ISSUE 11 MARCH 20APRIL 18, 2025

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Southbrook Station The new shopping destination will add new restaurants and businesses to Leander this year

Northline The nearly $1 billion development will combine retail, residential and oce space

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The Northline development in Leander has already begun to attract residents.

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Impacts: The Skate Gym opens in Leander; read more about the new indoor skate park (Page 6)

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5 Teddy Bear Pediatrics & Sleep Medicine The facility offers a range of services from check-up visits, same-day appointments for sick visits and sleep disturbance visits to behavioral consultations and school or camp physicals. Dr. Minal Patel is the physician at the practice and is a board certified pediatrician specializing in sleep medicine, as stated on the office’s website. • Opened Jan. 14 • Centro Plaza, 14300 Ronald Reagan Blvd., Unit 405, Leander • www.teddybearpediatrics.com 6 Culver’s Culver’s has officially opened in the Leander community after relocating from Braker Lane in North Austin. The burger chain serves cheese curds, frozen custard, burgers, chicken tenders, sandwiches, seafood entrees and salads. 4 Adventures in Ink The new business sells comics, graphic novels, clothing, toys and more. Customers are welcome to participate in tabletop gaming at the store as well. Owner Eli Roberts said some of his favorite childhood memories include walking from school to nearby shopping centers and browsing comics. He hopes to create a similar atmosphere for the Leander community. • Opened early February • 15201 Ronald Reagan Blvd. Ste. 210, Leander • https://aiicomics.com

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45 TOLL cameras to gather data and provide real-time feedback. Players can learn ball-handling, shooting and decision- making skills. • Opened Jan. 25 • 2081 S. US 183, Leander • www.shoot360.com/austin . Brisket Sandwich and Pork Booty Loaded Fries with smoked roasted pork, aioli, barbecue sauce and melted mild cheddar cheese. • Opened Feb. 1 • The Crossover, 1717 Scottsdale Drive, Leander • www.porkbootyatx.com 3 Shoot 360 The business offers personalized coaching using advanced technology, including motion-tracking

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1 22Yards The facility offers cricket coaching and training programs and lane rentals. Players can participate in beginner, intermediate or advanced programs and personalized coaching. • Opened Jan. 10 • 15905 Ronald Reagan Blvd. W., Unit 110, Leander • www.22yardsaustin.com 2 Pork Booty ATX Owned by Adrian and Sandra Villarroel, the food truck provides a menu filled with artisan charcoal barbecue. Entrees include a Leah Hawaiian Sandwich, Bourbon

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7 Drawn2Art The business offers art lessons for ages 4-12, teens and adults with fine art drawing and painting lessons. Ages 4-6 participate in one-hour sessions and ages 7 and older participate in one and a half hour sessions in small group settings. • Opened Feb. 14 • 15609 Ronald Reagan Blvd., Ste D140, Leander • www.drawn2artstudios.com/leander

9 The Skate Gym The 2,000 square foot facility offers multiple ramps, half pipes, rails and banked pyramids to help skaters of all ages and skill levels learn to skateboard in a safe and supervised environment. The gym has five coaches who offer one-on-one instruction or group classes for both kids and adults, and an on-site skate shop. • Opened Feb. 3 • 11880 Hero Way West, Unit 704, Leander • https://theskategym.com Building Little Brains Founded by Bailey Kafer and Kelsi Knife, the monthly subscription service sends out kits that include creative play and skill-building tasks, sensory and motor function activities and more. The business ships around the country and offers porch pickup and local delivery in Liberty Hill. • www.buildinglittlebrains.com Platesfull Founded by Leander residents Sheela Rodrigues and Sharon Kuriakose the online chef service provides customers with the opportunity to book chefs for event or meal prepping. Individuals can go on the business’ website and select a chef, menu and date for the cooking arrangement.

10 Paris Baguette The international bakery cafe chain will serve French-inspired cakes, pastries, sandwiches and premium coffee. The Leander franchise is owned by Sushma Koritala, who has a background in the IT industry. Paris Baguette is planning to expand its footprint in North America with over 100 new cafes opening in 2025, Koritala said. • Opening in April or May • 128 S. Brook Drive, Ste. 160, Leander • www.parisbaguette.com

• Opened Feb. 17 • 1631 Crystal Village Blvd., Leander • www.culvers.com

• Opened January • www.platesfull.com

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8 RK Liquor Fine Wine & Spirits The liquor store opened at a new shopping center off Ronald Reagan Boulevard. The business sells a selection of fine wines, liquors, including bourbon and tequila, beers, seltzers and cigars. The 3,000-square-foot store features a walk-in fine wine room and a humidor. • Opened Jan. 22 • 14300 Ronald Reagan Blvd., Bldg. 2, Ste. 201 & 202, Leander • www.rkliquor.com

11 Lava Cafe & Hookah Lounge The business will operate as a restaurant during the day, serving coffee and breakfast in the morning followed by Mediterranean food in the afternoon and evening. The storefront will also feature a hookah lounge where people can socialize. The hookah lounge will be bring- your-own-bottle. • Opening May 15 • 14300 Ronald Reagan Blvd., Bldg. 9, Ste. 901, Leander

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Pirtek Liberty Hill The mobile business offers on-site hydraulic and industrial hose repair and replacement, and it is locally owned by Seth Huckaba. The business, serving the North Austin area up through Liberty Hill, is available to respond to repair needs around the clock. • Opened Nov. 11 • www.pirtekusa.com/locations/liberty-hill • 512-737-4673

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2 Sweet Retreat Ice Cream Owner Rebecca Maxwell is preparing to open the shop at 15399 W. Hwy 29. Maxwell said she expects to open the shop in early May, just in time for the summer season. The location will feature ice cream from The Chocolate Shoppe, a luxury chocolate brand based out of Wisconsin. In addition to selling ice cream by the scoop, the shop will also offer malts, milkshakes, sundaes, floats and affogatos. • Opening in May • www.sweetretreatatx.com • 15399 W. Hwy 29, Ste. 103, Liberty Hill

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depending on the project. The rental service is owned by Steve Hill, Joby Evans and TJ Donnell, and it started operating at the beginning of the year. • Opened Jan. 1 • 192 Shady Hill Loop, Liberty Hill • www.txdas.com

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5 Relentless Rides Relentless Rides will have been operating in Liberty Hill for one year come May 13. The vehicle customization shop offers engine and powertrain work, custom wraps, lowering kits, lift kits, air suspension and more. The shop works on everything from cars to Jeeps to trucks,

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3 Freedom Libations Freedom Libations will have its one year anniversary on April 16. The liquor store prides itself on catering to locals and notes on its website that people can request various products not seen in the store. The store carries local and popular liquors, wine, beer, sodas, snacks, tobacco products and more, and though there haven’t been announcements of an anniversary celebration yet, anyone interested can keep an eye on the store’s Facebook page. • Opened April 16, 2024 4 Forrest Coffee House Forrest Coffee House is locally owned by Justin and Tina McGuire, and their business partners are Nathan and Rachel Curley. The coffee shop sells the typical brews expected, and it has apparel and coffee beans for sale. Additionally, its website shows a boutique style indoor seating area with a larger outdoor gathering space. The shop had its one year anniversary on Feb. 1. • Opened Feb. 1, 2024 • 15050 SH 29, Liberty Hill • www.freedomlibations.com

according to its website. • Opened May 13, 2024 • 225 CR 214, Liberty Hill • www.relentlessridesinc.com

6 Cornerstone Chiropractic Cornerstone Chiropractic Center’s one year business anniversary was on Jan. 29. The community-oriented center hopes to be part of the community for a long time, and they’ve been hard at work offering chiropractic and massage services, as well as posture correction services. The business can help relieve back and neck pain, and it can help with disc issues, headaches and more. • Opened Jan. 29, 2024 • 201 Saint Joseph Court, Liberty Hill • www.cornerstonechirocare.com

7 Latika The Austin-based beauty company recently relocated their headquarters to Liberty Hill. Latika uses cruelty-free, vegan-friendly ingredients for all of their products, which include bar soaps, body washes, moisturizers, shower steamers and bath salts. The business is also home of the Black Hatchet line of products for men, which includes soaps, body washes and beard oils.

• Relocated in late January • 295 CR 214, Liberty Hill • https://latikasoap.com/

• 103 Forrest Street, Liberty Hill • www.forrestcoffeehouse.com

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Government

Liberty Hill, ESD 4 to divide sales taxes Liberty Hill and Emergency Services District 4 have agreed to share sales taxes collected from areas annexed by the city. Liberty Hill will receive a 1.35% sales tax on transactions in annexed areas, and ESD 4 will receive a .4% sales tax on those transac- tions, according to an interlocal agreement provided by Christian Kurtz, director of economic development for Liberty Hill. The agreement went into effect on Feb. 24. Dig deeper Liberty Hill and ESD 4 have overlapping jurisdictions, according to the agreement. The city is located entirely within the ESD. The city imposes a 1.75% sales tax, which is the same as the sales tax the ESD imposes, excluding some areas included in the city limits, according to the agreement.

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Leander to apply for emergency drone grant Leander could receive three state-funded drones and training for 10 personnel after City Council approved an application submittal for a grant from Texas’s State Homeland Security Program. Leander’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management is hoping to receive $100,000 from the 2025 state program to bring the drones and needed training to the city, according to agenda documents.

The two-minute impact The drones would allow the homeland security and emergency management office to quickly assess situations and gather on-the-ground information for efficient coordination, according to the documents. The drones would also support emergency operations in situations including search and res- cues, damage assessments, floods and wildfires, according to the documents. What else? The SHSP aims to support state and local efforts to prevent terrorism and targeted violence and prepare for threats and hazards, according to the governor’s eGrants website.

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Leander to update water meters Leander residents can expect to see city contractors working in their yards over the next few months as the city determines which water meters need updating and which need replacing. The city is in the process of installing water meters that will support electronic communications, enabling the city to operate more efficiently and conserve more water, Capital Improvements Program Manager Tony Bettis said at the Feb. 20 city council meeting. The two-minute impact The new meters will be able to wirelessly send data. The process will require installing at least 15 communication towers around town, Bettis said. Installation is expected to complete spring 2027.

Leander gets clean audit on 2023-24 finances The city of Leander’s finances for fiscal year 2023- 24 were found by an independent auditor to have operated with no weaknesses or deficiencies. At the Feb. 20 Leander City Council meeting, City Council voted to accept the audit, which found that general fund revenue for the city outpaced expen- ditures by $9.8 million, according to a presentation

General fund revenue The city posted an increase of $9.8 million in general fund revenue. $60M $80M $0 $20M $40M

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said. “That is the highest level of assurance that you can obtain on your financial statements, so what that means is that your financial statements are presented fairly in all material respects.” What else? The audit considered fund balances as of Sept. 30. When comparing the budget to actual expenses for the city’s general fund, Tovar said the city brought in more and spent less than expected.

Roger Tovar, an audit partner with Whitley Penn LLP, said the accounting firm did not examine all city transactions for the year; it focused on areas determined by a risk assessment conducted early in the audit process. The audit was an evaluation of the reliability of financial statements, not an assessment of the city’s economic well-being, Tovar said. “We did issue an unmodified opinion,” Tovar

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Education

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Leander ISD approves 2025-26 calendar The Leander ISD board of trustees approved the academic calendar for the 2025-26 school year Feb. 13. School will start on Aug. 13, according to a draft of the calendar, and students and staff will see a number of holidays and breaks in the year. What they’re saying Possible losses in funding due to low attendance was a prevalent concern brought up during the board’s discussion of the calendar. “We’re a state that’s funded based on atten- dance,” said Sade Fashokun, secretary of the board and trustee for place 5. “We’ve seen whenever we have a holiday, we tend to have a high rate of absenteeism that day or the day before.” Board President Gloria Gonzales-Dholakia said a 1% decrease in attendance equates to a roughly $3 million loss in funding for the district.

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Sept. 1: student/staff holiday Sept. 22: staff development day; student holiday Oct. 16-17: student/staff holiday Oct. 20: staff development day; student holiday Nov. 3-4: staff development days; student holidays Nov. 24-28: fall break Dec. 22-Jan. 2: winter break

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Frontier Direct Care opens for LISD staff Primary care clinic Frontier Direct Care opened to Leander ISD staff members at 11840 Hero Way West in late January. While the company’s clinics are typically open to the public, the new location exclu- sively serves LISD staff and dependents. The clinic is operated by a staff of 15-20 and allows access to same- or next-day appoint- ments, company representative Casey Clay said.

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Jan. 5: staff development day; student holiday Jan. 19: student/staff holiday Feb. 12-13: student/staff holiday Feb. 16: staff development day; student holiday March 16-20: spring break March 23: staff development day; student holiday April 3: student/staff holiday April 6: staff development day; student holiday May 25: student/staff holiday May 29: last day of school

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Education

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LHISD adopts 202526 academic calendar Students in Liberty Hill ISD will attend school four days a week at several points throughout next school year. The board of trustees adopted the district’s 2025-26 academic calendar at its Feb. 18 meeting following nearly two hours of discussion. District ocials said the four-day student weeks are intended to help retain and recruit teachers as LHISD prepares to make multi-million dollar budget cuts. “We are in a desperate position to help teach- ers...” Place 1 board member Chris Neighbors said. “If we don’t do something, we’re going to be in for

3 candidates le for school board election Three candidates have led for a place on the ballot in the Liberty Hill ISD board of trustees election May 3. For Place 7, school board President Megan Parsons will run against challenger Cyndi Hauser. Incumbent Kristi Hargrove will run uncontested for Place 6. The overview On May 3, the district will hold an election for places 6 and 7 as trustees in these posi- tions reach the end of their three-year terms. The ling period for the election closed at 5 p.m. Feb. 14, with three applicants ling before the deadline. Parsons was rst elected in 2019 and became president of the board in 2020, according to district information. Hargrove was elected in 2021.

Liberty Hill Independent School District set its academic calendar for the 202526 school year in February.

Key Dates Aug. 12 : First day of school Nov. 24-28: Thanksgiving break

Dec. 22-Jan. 2: Winter break March 16-20: Spring break May 28: Early release for last day of school

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well as January through March and again in May. Both students and sta will attend school ve days a week for some of August through September along with December and April.

Under the hybrid calendar, students will attend class for four days a week followed by work days for sta on Fridays from October to November as

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Transportation

BY HALEY MCLEOD

17 new ights, destinations added at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

This month, the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport announced a series of new destinations and nonstop ights beginning this spring to locations across the nation. Frontier Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines are expanding their service from ABIA with new routes and destinations. Frontier Airlines • New service: Chicago, Illinois (ORD) began March 6 • New service: Orlando, Florida (MCO) beginning March 6 • New service: Cincinnati, Ohio (CVG) began March 7 • New service: Phoenix, Arizona (PHX) began March 7

• New destination: Miami, Florida (MIA) begin- ning May 22 • New destination: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (PHL) beginning May 22. Delta Air Lines • New service: New Orleans, Louisiana (MSY) began Feb. 27 • New service: Panama City Beach, Florida (ECP) began March 9 • New service: Indianapolis, Indiana (IND) beginning May 7 • New service: San Francisco, California (SFO) beginning June 8 • New service: Tampa, Florida (TPA) beginning June 8 • New destination: Jacksonville, Florida (JAX)

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is adding several new routes and destinations.

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beginning May 7 • New destination: Memphis, Tennessee (MEM) beginning May 7 Southwest Airlines • New service: Jacksonville, Florida (JAX) begin- ning Oct. 2 • New service: San Francisco, California (SFO) beginning Aug. 5 • New destination: Milwaukee, Wisconsin (MKE) began March 6 • New destination: Reno, Nevada (RNO) began March 6

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Transportation

BY SAM SCHAFFER

Leander City Council approved an item Feb. 6 decreasing the speed limit on North Lakeline Boulevard from Crystal Falls Parkway to Stinnett Drive, from 45 mph to 40 mph. Dig deeper The speed limit change comes after city sta received concerns about trac speed and pedes- trian safety, City Engineer Emily Truman told the council. Truman said intersections at Plano Lane and Sonny Drive, where there are crosswalks but no signalization, were of particular concern. The previous 45 mph speed limit was instituted when the road was built, according to agenda Leander decreases speed limit on North Lakeline

Leander City Council voted to decrease the speed limit on a portion of N. Lakeline Boulevard in February.

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documents. Since the road was built, new developments, including a residential subdivi- sion, commercial projects, multifamily projects, new crosswalks and more have been added to the area. The new developments added components to North Lakeline Boulevard and made a 45 mph speed limit unsafe, according to the documents. It will cost around $200 to install new speed signs, according to the city.

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Cost: $299 • Cedar Park Recreation Center, 1435 Main St., Cedar Park • www.bperrymanshootingcamp.com

LearnLee Type: Academics Ages: 7-14 Dates: May 27-Aug. 6 Cost: $550 (program setting), $1,100 (small group setting) • 2301 S. Baghdad Road, Ste. 301, Cedar Park • www.learnlee.com Mini Müvers Type: Dance Ages: 4-10 Dates: June 9-July 31 Cost: $210/week (early bird), $235/week (regular rate) • The Crossover, 1717 Scottsdale Drive, Leander • www.muv678.com Moonshine Yoga Type: Art/Aerial Ages: 6-12 Dates: May 26-Aug. 8 Cost: $199/week • 2251 S. Bagdad Road, Ste. 201, Cedar Park; 15050 W. Hwy. 29, Ste. 130, Liberty Hill • www.moonshine.yoga Mucho Mucho Spanish Immersion Camp Type: Academics Ages: 4-9 Dates: July 7-24 Cost: $225-$350/week • Northwest Spanish School, 12101 W. Parmer Lane, Cedar Park • www.nwsis.org

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Camp Doublecreek Type: Day Ages: 4-14 Dates: May 27-Aug. 8 Cost: $500/week

The Learning Experience Preschool - Anderson Mill Type: Summer Camp Ages: 6 weeks to 9 year olds Dates: May 29 to Aug 20 Costs: $950 + Activity fee • 11624 Anderson Mill Road, Austin TX 78750 • https://thelearningexperience.com/centers/austin- anderson-mill/

• 850 Co Road 255, Georgetown • www.campdoublecreek.com

Creator Camp Type: STEM/Day Ages: 6-13 Dates: June 2-Aug. 8 Cost: Starting at $238/week • 1320 Arrow Point Drive, Ste. 201, Cedar Park • www.creatorcamp.org Crystal Challenges Type: Day Ages: 5 and up Dates: May 26-Aug. 12 Cost: $285/week • 1509 Rhapsody Ridge Drive, Cedar Park • www.crystalchallenges.com Dance Team Boot Camps Type: Dance Grades: fifth grade and up Dates: June 9-12, June 23-26, July 7-10 Cost: $240/week (early bird), $265/week (regular rate) • The Crossover, 1717 Scottsdale Drive, Leander • www.muv678.com Game Warriors Coding Academy Type: STEM Ages: 5-14, Adults Dates: May 26-Aug. 1 Cost: $349/week • 1540 Cypress Creek Road, Ste. 108, Cedar Park • www.thegamewarriors.com Ice & Field Type: Sports Ages: 5-14 Dates: March 17-21 (spring), May 27-Aug. 8 (summer) Cost: $100/week per child • 1717 Scottsdale Drive, Ste. 100, Cedar Park • iceandfield.com/recreation-camps

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All-Star Sports Camp Type: Sports Ages: 5-14 Dates: May 26-Aug. 18 Costs: $395/week (full day), $245/week (half day)

• 920 Old Mill Road, Cedar Park • www.AllStarSportsCamp.org

Art + Academy Type: Art Ages: 5-17

Dates: June 30-Aug. 15 Cost: $300-$350/week • 3621 E. Whitestone Blvd., Ste. 700, Cedar Park • www.artplusacademy.com Art Beat Dance Center Type: Dance Ages: 3-11 Dates: June 2-27, July 14-18, July 21-25 Cost: $275/week, $325/week • 2051 Cypress Creek Road, Ste. Q • www.artbeatdancecenter.com Art Camps at Cordovan Art School Type: Art Ages: 5-16 Dates: May 27-Aug. 15 Cost: $299-$479/week • 200 Buttercup Creek Blvd., Ste. 122, Cedar Park • www.cordovanartschool.com Austin Ninjas Type: Sports Ages: 5-12 Dates: May 27-Aug. 8 Costs: $250 (half-day), $400 (full day) • 200 Buttercup Creek, Ste. 107A, Cedar Park • www.austinninjas.com Brandy Perryman Shooting Camp Type: Sports Ages: 7-16 Dates: June 2-Aug. 7

Müv Ballet Intensive Type: Dance Ages: 7-18 Dates: June 16-19 Cost: $285 • 1717 Scottsdale Drive, Leander • www.muv678.com Natureversity Type: Day/Overnight Ages: 5-16 Dates: June-August Cost: $400/week • 3830 Brushy Creek Road, Cedar Park • https://natureversity.org/about/

Parinama Academy Type: Academics Ages: 4-12 Dates: May 27-Aug. 12

Kinectory Learning Centers Type: STEM Ages: 5-12 Dates: June 2-Aug. 29 Costs: $275/week or $900/month • 3502 Hatch Road, Cedar Park • www.kinectory.org/summer-camp

Cost: half day: $59 (one day), $179 (three days), $299 (five days); full day: $79 (one day), $239 (three days), $399 (five days) • 3109 Kenai Drive, Ste. 103, Cedar Park; 2251 S. Bagdad Road, Ste. 302, Cedar Park; 14300 Ronald Reagan Blvd., Unit 406, Leander • https://parinama.academy

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Bluebonnet School of Cedar Park Type: Day Ages: 5-9 Dates: May 27-Aug. 8 Cost: $349/week • 3420 El Salido Parkway, Cedar Park • www.bluebonnetschool.com

Future Set Tech Camp Type: Academics Ages: 8 and up Dates: June 2-July 31 Cost: $275/week, on sale for $220/week through March 31

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Radha School of Music Type: Music Ages: 6-18 (varies by camp) Dates: June 2-Aug. 8

Shine On Performance Arts Type: Arts Ages: 3-19 Dates: June 2-Aug. 8 Cost: Starting at $195/week • 1120 Toro Grande Blvd., Ste. 100, Cedar Park • www.SOPAaustin.org

Snapology Type: STEAM Ages: 5-12 Dates: May 27-Aug. 8 Costs: $240/week (half day), $385/week (full day) • 14010 N. Hwy. 183, Ste. 445, Austin; 1435 Main St., Cedar Park; 200 Buttercup Creek Blvd., Ste. 118, Cedar Park • https://bit.ly/snapology512summercamps

Cost: $250-$500/week (varies by camp) • 2006 N. Lakeline Blvd., Unit A, Cedar Park • www.radhaschoolofmusic.com

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Avery Ranch Dance and Music Type: Sports Ages: 3-17 Dates: June 24-27, July 22-25 Cost: $290 weekly • 10526 W. Parmer Lane, Austin • www.austin-dance.org/avery-ranch

• 1435 Main St., Cedar Park; 14010 US-183, Ste. 445, Austin • www.wizeacademy.com/williamson-county-tx

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Soccer Pups Type: Sports Ages: 5-10 Dates: June 7-Aug. 2 Cost: $225/week • 115 S. Lakeline Blvd., Cedar Park • www.soccerpups.com

YMCA Camp Twin Lakes Type: Day/Overnight Ages: 5-15 Dates: May 27-Aug. 13 Cost: $202/week • 204 E. Little Elm Trail, Cedar Park • https://ymcactx.org/camp

Badgerdog Creative Writing Summer Camp Type: Arts Ages: third-12th grade Dates: June 2-20, June 9-27, July 7-25 Cost: $400 (2-week session), $550 (3-week session) • Multiple locations • www.austinlibrary.org/badgerdog

The Fancy Marshmallow Company Type: Cooking/Baking Ages: 6 and up Dates: June 2-26 Cost: $275/week • 115 S. Lakeline Blvd., Ste. 300, Cedar Park • www.thefancymarshmallowco.com

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All-Star Sports Camp Type: Sports Ages: 5-14 Dates: May 26-Aug. 18 Cost: $395 per week for full days, $245 for half days

Club Pup Kids & Dogs Camp Type: Day Ages: 9-16 Dates: July 2-25 Cost: $495 weekly • 13291 Pond Springs Road, Austin • www.heartsandpaws.com/club-pup Club Z Type: Day Ages: 5-12 Dates: May 26-Aug. 22 Cost: $195 weekly • 12741 Research Blvd., Ste. 200, Austin • www.zsclubhouse.com Country Home Learning Center Type: Day Ages: 5-13 Dates: May 23-Aug. 12 Cost: $291 weekly • 13120 US 183, Austin • www.countryhomelearningcenter.com Evoke: An Acton Academy Type: STEAM Ages: 4-14 Dates: June 23-Aug. 1 Cost: $360-$445 per weekly • 13204 Fawn Valley Drive, Cedar Park • www.evokeacademy.com

The Goddard School Type: Day Ages: 6-12

• 9501 Menchaca Road, Austin • www.AllStarSportsCamp.org

Dates: May 26-Aug. 12 Cost: $183-$305/week • 1905 El Salido Parkway, Cedar Park • www.goddardschool.com

Anderson Mill Limited District Type: Day Ages: 5-11 Dates: June 9-Aug. 8 Cost: $250 weekly (residents), $300 weekly (nonresidents) • 11500 El Salido Parkway, Austin • www.amld.org

The Little Gym Type: Sports Ages: 3-12 Dates: May 27-Aug. 15 (except July 4) Cost: $42 per session, $199.50 (five sessions), $378 (10 sessions) • 1335 E. Whitestone Blvd., Ste. T-160, Cedar Park • www.thelittlegym.com

Area Youth Ministry Type: Sports Grades: sixth-12th grade Dates: June 9-12 Cost: $50 • 8849 Anderson Mill Road, Austin • www.areayouth.org

Tumble Tech Type: Sports Ages: 4-14 Dates: June 2-Aug. 1 Cost: $75/day, $275/week • 1301 Toro Grande Blvd., Cedar Park • www.tumble-tech.com Wize Computer Academy Type: STEAM Ages: 4-15 Dates: June 2-Aug. 8 Costs: $240-$385/week

Art + Academy Type: Art Ages: 5-17 Dates: June 30-Aug. 15 Cost: $300-$350 per week • 10401 Anderson Mill Road, Ste. 108B, Austin • www.artplusacademy.com

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Camp Curiosity Type: Arts, Academics Ages: 7-12 Dates: June 9-July 25

• 12112 N. FM 620, Austin • www.northaustinmaf.com

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Golfinity Type: Sports Ages: 5-12 Dates: June 2-Aug. 8 Cost: $240 (member, 4-day), $280 (nonmember, 4-day),

Waterloo Swim Safety Camp Type: Sports Ages: 5-9 Dates: June 3-Aug. 1 Cost: $220 • 12332 Ranch Road 620 N., Bldg. C, Austin • https://waterlooswimming.com

Cost: $375 per week (full day), $225 per week (half day) • Leander Activity Center, 11880 Hero Way W., Ste. 600, Leander • www.leandertx.gov

$300 (member), $350 (nonmember) • 12332 N. FM 620, Bldg. B, Austin • https://info.golfinity.com/kidscamps

Camp Peniel Adventure Camp Type: Day, Resident Ages: 6-11 Dates: June 23-27 Cost: $100 per week • 14500 Round Mountain Road, Leander • www.camppeniel.org

Idea Lab STEM Summer Camps NW Austin Type: STEM, Academics Ages: 5-12 Dates: May 25-Aug. 8 Cost: $230 (half day) - $445 (full day) • 13642 Research Blvd., Austin • https://idealabkids.com/location/north-austin/

Young Rembrandts Drawing Workshop Type: Arts Ages: 6-12 Dates: June 2-Aug. 15 Cost: $186-$310 weekly • Multiple locations in Austin, Round Rock, Pflugerville • www.youngrembrandts.com/austinwest

Dance Team Boot Camps Type: Dance Ages: fifth grade and up Dates: June 9-12, June 23-26, July 7-10 Cost: $240 per week (early bird), $265 per week (regular rate) • The Crossover, 1717 Scottsdale Drive, Leander • www.muv678.com iCode Leander Type: Academics Ages: 5-16 Dates: June 2-Aug. 1 (weekly) Cost: $319-$469 per week • 15609 Ronald Reagan Blvd., Ste. B240, Leander • www.icodeschool.com/leander122

KidStrong Type: Day, Sports Ages: 1-11 Dates: May 25-Aug. 8

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Cost: $119 monthly (membership) • 13776 US 183, Ste. 107, Austin • www.kidstrong.com

Dates: June 2-July 31 Cost: $390 per week • 14284 FM 2769, Leander • www.artbarnatx.com

R.A.D Moves Rhythm And Dance Type: Dance Ages: 3-14 (varies by camp) Dates: June 9-Aug. 15, weekly Cost: $225 (half day), $325 (full day) per week • 12593 Research Blvd., Ste. 100, Austin • www.radmoves.us

Center Stage Dance, Tumble and Musical Theater Camps

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Kamp Kinderdance Type: Dance Ages: 3.5-7

Dates: June 9-Aug. 1 Cost: $185 per week • 1602 SW Drive, Leander • www.dancecenterstage.com

Switch Willo Stables Type: Day Ages: 6-12 Dates: May 26-Aug. 8, weekly Cost: $575 per week • 4829 Switch Willo, Austin • www.switchwillostable.com Tiger Rock Martial Arts Type: Sports Ages: 5-12 Dates: May 27-Aug. 8 Cost: $149-plus per week

Dates: June 2-Aug. 1 Cost: $190 per week • Leander Activity Center, 11880 Hero Way W., Ste. 600, Leander • www.leandertx.gov

Leander FC Summer Camp at Robin Bledsoe Park Type: Sports Ages: 3-15 Dates: June 2-6, July 29-Aug. 1 Cost: $180 • Serna Athletic Fields, 601 S. Bagdad, Leander • www.leanderfc.com

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Dates: June 2-July 8 Cost: $325 per week • 11880 Hero Way W., Ste. 600, Leander • www.leandertx.gov

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Mini Müvers Type: Dance Ages: 4-10 Dates: June 9-July 31 Cost: $210 per week (early bird), $235 per week (regular rate) • The Crossover, 1717 Scottsdale Drive, Leander • www.muv678.com

Armored Sports Camp Type: Sports Ages: 5-12 Dates: June 16-19 Cost: $185 before June 1, $195 after • 101 Church St., Liberty Hill • www.armored-sports.com/camps/crosstracks

Inner North Outer Experiences Spring and Summer Nature Camps Type: Mini Day (no drop-off) Ages: 18 months-3, 4-7 Dates: April 19-June 7 Cost: $45 per session (includes child and parent, $5 to add another child) • 2040 Artesian Springs Crossing, Leander • www.innernorthouterexperiences.com

Courage Summer Camps Type: Day, Sports Ages: 4-13 Dates: May 26-Aug. 13 Cost: $69 per day • 134 Jonathan Drive, Liberty Hill • www.couragecheer.com Kids R Kids Summer Camp Type: Day Ages: 5-11

Müv Ballet Intensive Type: Dance Ages: 7-18 Dates: June 16-19 Cost: $285 • 1717 Scottsdale Drive, Leander • www.muv678.com

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Parinama Academy Type: Academics Ages: 4-12 Dates: May 27-Aug. 12

Dates: May 26-Aug. 4 Cost: $400 per week

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Dates: May 26-Aug. 4 Cost: $325 per week

Cost: Half day: $59 (one day), $179 (three days), $299 (five days); Full day: $79 (one day), $239 (three days), $399 (five days) • 14300 Ronald Reagan Blvd., Unit 406, Leander • www.parinama.academy

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Champion Kids Type: Arts Ages: 12 months-fifth grade

Moonshine Yoga Type: Art, Aerial Ages: 6-12

Dates: June 9-Aug. 7 Cost: $175 per week • 805 Crystal Falls Parkway, Leander • www.championkidsdayout.com

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Dates: May 26-Aug. 8 Cost: $199 per week • 2251 S. Bagdad Road, Ste. 201, Cedar Park; 15050 W. Hwy. 29, Ste. 130, Liberty Hill • www.moonshine.yoga Snapology Type: STEAM Ages: 5-12 Dates: June 2-Aug. 8 Cost: $240 per week (half day), $385 per week (full day) • 101 Church St., Liberty Hill • https://bit.ly/snapology512summercamp

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Snapology Type: Academics Ages: 5-12 (some weeks vary) Dates: June 2-July 8 Cost: $385 per week (full day), $240 per week (half day) • 11880 Hero Way W., Ste. 600, Leander • www.leandertx.gov

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AI facilities that are coming here. I’ve talked to several, and ... they’ll be tapping into renewables whenever that’s available. They understand they need to provide power facilities to make sure that they’re going to be able to stay on without taking power from the grid [during periods of high demand]. What policies are you considering to help public schools hire and retain certified teachers? There’s three strategies here. One is to make certification easier but also more effective. Two is to attract more teachers to the profession. When this session ends, teacher pay is going to be at an all-time high. … That will hopefully attract and retain more teachers. But if you listen to teacher concerns, they go beyond just things like pay. Some involve school safety or dealing with discipline challenges. We have to empower edu- cators and empower administrators to have better control of discipline-based issues. It’s a safety issue [and] a classroom attention issue. What can Texas do to help communities prepare for and respond to future wildfires? We’re working with the Texas Division of Emer- gency Management as well as specialists at Texas A&M [University] to make sure that we’re clearing debris and removing things that would add to a potential expansion of a fire. One thing that we need, especially for vast areas like the Panhandle, are air tanker planes to help us more quickly extinguish large-scale fires. Third is to help invest more in our local fire departments. In [rural communities], they have so many volunteer fire departments, and they need more resources to be able to fight fires.

This legislative session, Texas needs to reign in property tax increases, attract home insurance providers and continue adding power to the state grid, Gov. Greg Abbott told Community Impact in an interview at the state capitol Feb. 7. What action should lawmakers take on property taxes this session? Home values are going to [continue to] go up, but a law that we passed in 2019 ... says that any property tax revenue for any jurisdiction is capped at 2.5%. If your property value goes up 10%, your property taxes cannot go up 10%. The real fix for this is to stop making it so easy for local taxing jurisdictions to increase property taxes. That’s why [I’m proposing] two-thirds approval by voters before property taxes can be increased. What can the Legislature do to address home insurance affordability? We want to make sure Texas is a state that attracts insurers, because the more providers there are, it will reduce the cost [of coverage]. There are other reforms we are taking a look at to make sure that we will … be able to contain any potential increase in the cost of insurance. Issues range from what’s going on in the [Texas] Panhan- dle versus what’s going on in coastal regions. Officials say Texas must nearly double its power capacity to 150,000 megawatts by 2030. What changes are needed to meet growing demand? Last session, Texas provided incentives to entice the addition of 10,000 more megawatts of power. That’s in the process of being added to the grid. We want to repeat that again this session. One reason for the power demand is because of

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How much would this cost? [We don’t know yet], but what lawmakers agree on is the need to get it done. In some areas, it may be more personnel; in other areas, it may be certain tools ... [or] another fire truck. So, it’s more like inventory checking, where it’s not going to be one size fits all.

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